University Nursing Service

The University Nursing Service (UNS)

You will find The University Nursing Service (formally Sick Bay) in Keynes College in Room EG3.

The University Nursing Service facilities are available to all students at the University of Kent. It is open seven days a week during term-time from 7am until midnight and for emergencies after midnight. It is staffed by Nurses.

The University Nursing Service is available to students for support, advice, treatment of minor illness and injury and contraceptive advice (including supply of emergency contraception). The service provides a 'drop-in' facility, (i.e. no appointment is necessary) to discuss health problems with the nurse and receive treatment where appropriate.

We also provide nursing care for up to two in-patients. You may be offered a bed in the University Nursing Service rooms if the Doctor or Nurse feels it is appropriate. The University Nursing Service is run with an informal atmosphere, not like a Hospital Ward. We keep a supply of magazines and books. If you need to stay in the University Nursing Service, you will have your own room, and there is a day room with television for use anytime.

 

What to Bring

If staying in the University Nursing Service you will need to bring night-wear and washing gear. Towels are provided. You may bring a radio or television on the understanding that the volume is kept to a reasonable level.

The University Nursing Service : telephone 01227 823503 or University internal extension 3503.

See Also Wassup - information on minor illness